Milk & Honey Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at Milk & Honey Cafe, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Milk & Honey Cafe is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 4, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF 46 (SWISS CHEESE) AND 48 (DICED TOMATOES) F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/3 POUND SWISS CHEESE AND 1/2 POUND DICED TOMAOTES ($10). A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2590629, DATED MARCH 7, 2024, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #47 REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
60
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK NEAR THE DISH AREA SPLASHED ONTO THE PREP COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION.
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67
Mar 7, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED UPON ARRIVAL. MANAGEMENT POSTED SUMMARY FROM REPORT CONDUCTED ON JUNE 8 2023 AND NOT REPORT FROM FEBRUARY 28 2024 INSTRUCTED TO POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT. THE MANAGER SWITCHED TO THE SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2024, DURING THE INSPECTION. NEW SUMMARY REPORT ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHLORINE SANITIZER. MANAGER-PROVIDED QUAT TEST STRIPS FACILITY HAS A DISH MACHINE THAT UTILIZES CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN SAID SINK, IT LEAKS TO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH LIGHT GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS.
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70
Jun 8, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Jun 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE COOK TAKE A BREAKFAST BURRITO FROM THE LINE AND WRAP IT IN PAPER WITH BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1LB OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2546137 DATED 1/5/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY ITEMS, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN UNIT FREE OF ANY SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF FLOUR IN REAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED TO LINE PREP TABLE AND SIDE OF STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINIUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS ON THE COOK LINE, IN THE DISH AREA, AND IN THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST ON THE HOOD OVER THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (EGGS, BURRITOS, MILK) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AND KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Jan 28, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD SRORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES INREAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FROM PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHTS BULB ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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78
Aug 6, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2290282 DATED ON 5-22-19 FOR VIOLATION #58 ( NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ) INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES OPEN COFFEE CUPS SITTING ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA, EXPOSED DRY WALL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60.
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78
May 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS AND DISPOSABLE MOPS AND THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.
37
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR STORAGES AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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61
Apr 6, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BEER COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING OF DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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May 9, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AND REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DRY FOOD AND FOOD UTENSILS IN THE BASEMENT TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.
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May 2, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR LID AND DRIPPING OFF THE SIDES OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW THE RECEPTACLE. GREASE MUST BE MAINTAINED INSIDE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND REMOVE GREASE FROM THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUP IN THE CONTAINER OF GRANOLA USED TO DISPENSE GRANOLA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP OR UTENSIL TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOOD AND TO STORE THE UTENSIL EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT DUST FROM BLOWING OUT ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL AND REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR, MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP HANGING FROM THE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DRY FOOD AND FOOD UTENSILS IN THE BASEMENT TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS UNDER THE LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER POOLING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMETN SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIRS SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF SMALL COOLER UNDER THE ICE BIN AT FRONT SERVING AREA BY THE JUICES. NEED TO REPAIR /REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TRAY LINE COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. GREASE ON MILK CRATE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE COOLERS ON SHELVES UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND INSIDE OTHER COOLERS.MINERAL BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR ICE MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MECHANICAL DRAINS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLES ARE HELD WITH COOKIES SHEETS TO SEAL COMPARTMENT AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR MECHANICAL DRAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNER THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL PANEL FROM BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE/WEST WALL NOT SEALED.SAME WALL ALSO WITH BLACK SLIME.RESEAL WALL PANEL AND CLEAN WALLS. BROKEN CAULKING AND BLACK SLIME AROUND THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEAD INSECT INSIDE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NECK FAUCET AT EXOSED HAND SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 2, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND HALF GALLON OF SKIM MILK AT TEMP OF 45.6F AND 2% MLK AT TEMP OF 46.7F INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE EXPRESSO MACHINE,UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41.3F. FOUND 4 PIECES OF QUICHE AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46 7F,FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY SERVING COOLER,UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 41.1F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 6,VALUE 15 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SCRAPING/ HANDLING DIRTY DISHES,POTS ,UTENSILS AND PUT THEM THRU THE DISH MACHINE,THAN HANDLING /STORING CLEAN DISHES THAT WAS WASHED AND SANITIZED,NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO HANDLE CLEAN/SANITIZE UTENSILS. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON HAND WASHING CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-4-15,REPORT#1591248. #35-WALLS BEHIND THE PREP LINE IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #36-LIGHT ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF END CAPS ON PLASTIC TUBES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 6-2-16 WE(MANAGER/OWNER AND I) OBSERVE THE SAME VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF SMALL COOLER UNDER THE ICE BIN AT FRONT SERVING AREA BY THE JUICES. NEED TO REPAIR /REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TRAY LINE COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. GREASE ON MILK CRATE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE COOLERS ON SHELVES UNDER THE ESPRESSO MACHINE AND INSIDE OTHER COOLERS.MINERAL BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR ICE MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MECHANICAL DRAINS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HANDLES ARE HELD WITH COOKIES SHEETS TO SEAL COMPARTMENT AT SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR MECHANICAL DRAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNER THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL PANEL FROM BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE/WEST WALL NOT SEALED.SAME WALL ALSO WITH BLACK SLIME.RESEAL WALL PANEL AND CLEAN WALLS. BROKEN CAULKING AND BLACK SLIME AROUND THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR PREP AREA WITH DEAD INSECT INSIDE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET NECK AT EXOSED HAND SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Dec 4, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN, DISCOLORED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE PREP LINE IN NEED OF SCRAPING TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF END CAPS ON PLASTIC TUBES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 6, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, CLEAN OVEN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN MILK COOLER AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, ALL UNUSED MULTI USE CONTAINERS MUST BE UP OFF THE FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Jun 27, 2014
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREA NEAR FREEZERS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 6, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1277663 ON 1-18-13. 32-EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED NEXT TO COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD ON BOTH SIDES OF SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. SEPARATE CLEAN UTENSILS FROM SOILED UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND DRINK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
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Jan 18, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink installed next cooking station. Instructed to install shield on both sides of sink.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cutting baords, cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers not toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean vent covers.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unncessart articles stored in basement. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
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Apr 9, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE HEAVEY EQUIPMENT HAS DUST BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS IN ALL THREE TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Jun 8, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR SURFACES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACES VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT PREMISES
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGING ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Milk & Honey Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Milk & Honey Cafe on file is from Mar 4, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Milk & Honey Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Milk & Honey Cafe.
Has Milk & Honey Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Milk & Honey Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Milk & Honey Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Milk & Honey Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Milk & Honey Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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